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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“WARNING” 

“ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-

ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.”

“CAUTION” 

“ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER -

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equi-

lateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute

a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important oper-

ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-

ture accompanying the appliance.

Safety Instructions  
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance in the operating

instructions should be adhered to .

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should be fol-

lowed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water -

for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in

a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or

stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An

appliance and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force and

uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and

cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or ceiling Mounting - The appliance should

be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or

position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,

the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar

surface that may block the ventilation openings or, placed in a built -

in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the

flow of air through the ventilation openings. Place the DPA-6.12 in a

well-ventilated location, leaving at least 2 inches (5cm) of clearance

on all sides, top and rear of unit for air flow. If ventilation is blocked,

the DPA-6.12 may overheat and malfunction.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances ( including

amplifiers ) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power sup-

ply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as

marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so

that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not

defeated .

12. Power - Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so

that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended

by the manufacturer.

14. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not

fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the open-

ings.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by

qualified service personnel when:

A. The power - supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or 
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;

or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally; or 
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged.

17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance

beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing

should be referred to qualified service personnel. 

18. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

19. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak near the leak.

Precautions
1. Do Not Touch The DPA-6.12 With Wet Hands. Do not handle the

DPA-6.12 or power cord when your hands are wet or damp. If water

or any other liquid enters the DPA-6.12 cabinet, take the DPA-6.12 to

qualified service personal for inspection.

2. Location of the DPA-6.12 - Do not expose the DPA-6.12 to direct sun

light or heating units as the DPA-6.12 internal components tempera-

ture may rise and shorten the life of the components. Avoid damp and

dusty places.

3. Care – From time to time you should wipe off the front and side pan-

els and the cabinet with a soft cloth. Do not use rough material, thin-

ners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since this may dam-

age the finish or remove the panel lettering.

Contents

1. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3. Possible System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

4. Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5. Back Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

6. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

7. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Russound

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

Conforms to UL 6500
Certified to CSA C22.2 No1-94

DPA-6.12

Summary of Contents for DPA-6.12

Page 1: ...DPA 6 12 Instruction Manual 12 Channel Amplifier 1 2 3 5 6 4 6 Z O N E 1 2 C H A N N E L A M P L I F I E R POWER DPA 6 12 ZONE ...

Page 2: ...Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power sup ply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 11 Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on...

Page 3: ...e DPA 6 12 output can be bridged to provide high power out for the front channel while the remaining channels are used to drive the surround effects 3 MAIN BUS INPUT MAIN BUS OUTPUT BUS BUS BUS BUS BUS BUS LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN BRGD MONO BRGD MONO BRGD MONO BRGD MONO BRGD MONO BRGD MONO DPA 6 12NEWMARKET NH USA R L R L...

Page 4: ...When there is no audio the zone will go into standby Bus Line Switch Selects the Line audio input or the Main bus input for each zone When the Bus is selected the zone will amplify the audio on the Main Bus input When line is selected the zone will amplify the audio at the line input for that zone Gain Controls Left and Right gain controls adjust independently the sound level for each channel When...

Page 5: ...nt this delay setting will automatically put the amplifiers into standby mode after the preset period of time Power Two heavy duty 500va toroidal transformers power the DPA 6 12 Each transformer has three taps to power 3 stereo zones totaling six taps for the six stereo outputs The voltage setting for the AC input is set at the factory for opera tion of either 110VAC 60Hz or 240VAC 50Hz Please ref...

Page 6: ...replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor For this warranty to apply the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions If service is necessary it must be performed by Russound The unit must be returned to Russound at the owners expense and with prior written permission Accidental damage and ship ping damage ar...

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